“New Ukraine: Local Agenda” / “Нова Україна: локальний план дій” COMMITTEE TOPICS Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) Bearing in mind that 22,8% of Ukrainian population is represented by different cultural diasporas, how can minority languages, culture and traditions be protected along with further promotion of Ukrainian language and national and cultural identity? Committee on Regional Development (REGI) Ukrainian local communities often have little involvement into development of their native regions, feeling detached from resources and lacking power to make decisions. With administrative reform announced by the Cabinet of Ministers, how should the local governance system be reformed in order to activate the participation of local communities and make them a real engine of positive change and decision-making? Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Gas supply has been a hot topic ever since gas crisis in 2008-2009, and the recent conflicts with Russia has put the question point-blank. Considering the uncertainty of the natural gas supply from Russia and ever-increasing prices for the fossil fuels, what measures could be taken to cut energy spending, enhance energy efficiency and ensure the energy security of Ukraine? Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE) Continent of peace in 2014: in the light of the recently awarded Nobel Peace Prize, how can the EU best contribute to fostering peace in Ukraine and Europe, and to what extent should this be achieved through the use of military means?
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